Kenya’s National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has launched a nationwide crackdown on alcohol sales, banning the sale of alcohol in ten categories of locations. These include online platforms, home deliveries, couriers, petrol stations, restaurants, residential areas, and toy shops or outlets linked to children’s products.
The new rules, announced in a report released on July 30, also raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. Individuals under 21 are now prohibited from entering any premises where alcohol is sold, even when accompanied by adults. The initiative marks a significant shift in Kenya’s strategy to reduce access to alcohol and other harmful substances.